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The Worst Episodes of The Crown

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The Worst Episodes of The Crown

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  1. Background image for Alma Mater
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Alma Mater

    S6:E7

    Now at university, William sets his eyes on Kate Middleton. With meddling parents and other prospects in the mix, how will their connection bloom?

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  2. Background image for Willsmania
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Willsmania

    S6:E5

    Hounded by press and adoring girls, 15-year-old William struggles to find stability after Diana's death. Charles enlists his own parents to help his son.

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  3. Background image for No Woman's Land
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #3 - No Woman's Land

    S5:E7

    As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.

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  4. Background image for Couple 31
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Couple 31

    S5:E9

    The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.

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  5. Background image for Decommissioned
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Decommissioned

    S5:E10

    After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
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  6. Background image for Ritz
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Ritz

    S6:E8

    After a series of strokes, a declining Margaret recalls a wild night with her sister at the Ritz in 1945, and later celebrates her 70th birthday there.

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  8. Background image for Two Photographs
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Two Photographs

    S6:E2

    Cameras flash and a media circus swirls as Diana and Dodi spend more time together. In retaliation, Charles stages a fatherly photo op with his sons.

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  9. Background image for Ruritania
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Ruritania

    S6:E6

    Eager to improve the monarchy's public image, the Queen seeks out savvy statesman Tony Blair — but the Prime Minister's advice defies royal protocol.

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  10. Background image for The Way Ahead
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #9 - The Way Ahead

    S5:E5

    Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

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  11. Background image for Hope Street
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Hope Street

    S6:E9

    Reeling from loss and wary of her Golden Jubilee, the Queen bonds with William, who finds his footing between normality and life in the royal limelight.

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  12. Background image for The System
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #11 - The System

    S5:E2

    Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

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  13. Background image for Queen Victoria Syndrome
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Queen Victoria Syndrome

    S5:E1

    A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

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  14. Background image for Annus Horribilis
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Annus Horribilis

    S5:E4

    Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

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  15. Background image for Ipatiev House
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Ipatiev House

    S5:E6

    Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.

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  16. Background image for Persona Non Grata
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Persona Non Grata

    S6:E1

    Diana holidays in Saint-Tropez with Al-Fayed and bonds with his son Dodi. Charles is crushed when the Queen won't attend Camilla's 50th birthday party.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
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  17. Background image for Dis-Moi Oui
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Dis-Moi Oui

    S6:E3

    Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Later, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster.

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  18. Background image for Aftermath
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Aftermath

    S6:E4

    As the world mourns, the Queen's silence prompts ire and warnings from a grieving Charles. How will she rise to the occasion and mother her nation?

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  19. Background image for Dangling Man
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Dangling Man

    S3:E8

    Charles visits the exiled Duke of Windsor in his Paris chateau, only to find him very ill. But will the Queen make peace with her uncle before he dies?

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  20. Background image for Imbroglio
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Imbroglio

    S3:E9

    While Princess Anne dates her elder brother's polo rival Andrew Parker Bowles, Prince Charles falls deeply in love with Camilla Shand causing the Queen Mother and Lord Mountbatten to interfere.

    Director:Sam Donovan
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  21. Background image for Gunpowder
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Gunpowder

    S5:E8

    The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.

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  22. Background image for Sleep, Dearie Sleep
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Sleep, Dearie Sleep

    S6:E10

    The Queen gives Charles the green light to wed Camilla. Tasked with planning her own funeral ahead of her 80th birthday, she faces an existential crisis.

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  23. Background image for Mou Mou
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Mou Mou

    S5:E3

    In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
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  24. Background image for Matrimonium
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #23 - Matrimonium

    S2:E7

    A letter from Peter Townsend spurs Margaret to make a bold proposal. Elizabeth has good news that causes complications for Margaret.

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  25. Background image for Olding
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #24 - Olding

    S3:E1

    The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy.

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  26. Background image for Coup
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Coup

    S3:E5

    While the Queen travels abroad to learn about horse training, unhappiness among the British elite with the devaluation of the pound involves Lord Mountbatten in a plan to oust Harold Wilson.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Alma Mater" is the worst rated episode of "The Crown". It scored 6.1/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by May el-Toukhy and written by Peter Morgan, Jonathan Wilson, it aired on 12/14/2023. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Willsmania".